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Posted on 09/01/2005 3:46:26 PM PDT by NautiNurse
She has more dignity in her little finger than any of those jackals could even dream of having.
That's simply beyond delusional.
Sadly, Gone With The Waves.
That one's not worth the trouble; nothing but animosity.
Amtrak is coming, but like everything else, it takes time.
Amtrak lines could be used to evacuate NO residents
An evacuation plan via Amtrak train for New Orleans residents trapped by Hurricane Katrina's devastation and floodwaters is being worked out by Amtrak president David Gunn, Meridian Mayor John Robert Smith said Wednesday.
Smith, who is former Amtrak chairman, said the plan also would possibly use three national freight lines to evacuate New Orleans residents.
If the plan can be worked out, New Orleans residents trapped by the storm could be evacuated to the west by lines operated by Union Pacific Railroad and Canadian National-Illinois Central Railroad - or to the north by freight lines operated by Norfolk Southern Railroad.
Gunn also is considering using Amtrak's Crescent line from New York to New Orleans. That line is clear to Slidell, LA, Smith said, but Amtrak officials will have to evaluate the bridge just south of Slidell over Lake Pontchartrain, Smith said.
Smith said he's discussed Gunn's plan this morning with U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., and Bill Gottshall, chief of staff for U.S. Sen. Trent Lott, R-Miss.
Smith said they will present the plan to Federal Emergency Management Agency officials through the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency.
Amtrak spokesmen said Wednesday there is no formal plan to use its trains to evacuate Katrina's victims from New Orleans.
"I can't confirm personal conversations between a current Amtrak president and a former Amtrak president," said Amtrak spokeswoman Marci Golgoski. - Sylvain Metz, The Jackson Clarion-Ledger, courtesy Larry W. Grant
I hear you .... but, I like the animals better.
toldyou..toldyou...toldyou...toldyou.. ... Don't tell us you're one of those folks who can't recognize sarcasm without it being tagged, are you?
Try - if you will.... to imagine Tereeeeza Heinz Kerry as first lady right now!! OMG
It sounds like they're firing questions at her now. The setup is hard to catch the questions though.
I'm with you; I'll just get my news here.
HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!! I am beside myself...Mrs. Bush is trying to explain to these LITERALLY INSANE reporters...what the facts of life are...the questions are unbelievable.
Not without a box of vodka soaked raisins, I won't!!!
4,700 posted on 09/02/2005 2:36:33 PM EDT by Tiger Smack
Tiger Smack
You know something, I posted my reply without having read your pithy summary.
I am sorry I wasted my time replying to Cboldt
I was busy composing and posted here
4,731 posted on 09/02/2005 2:42:06 PM EDT by bwteim
Please let me know in the future if you will be replying for me, Tiger Smack.
It will save a lot of us a whole hell of a lot of aggravation.
excellent
A lot of lecturing going on here today. I feel that I should raise my hand to post. And have it proofread first.
But, I'm not going to obey. :-)
Remember years ago when we thought we could never despise anything more than we did the Clintons? *Sigh*
I say we let her run the show. She's doing the best job of explaining things.
"Laura Bush getting good coverage on news channels, graceful and dignified as always, doing an excellent job responding to questioners...very reassuring. Marine One just landed in Kenner, LA."
Laura Bush is worth her weight in gold. She's a wonderful lady, as well her husband knows and appreciates.
At least the dogs aren't shooting at their rescuers.
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